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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our minhag (tradition)\, Brotherhood is seeking volunteers to donate blood at the TBS December 14 drive.  Please help the American Red Cross save lives!  Your mitzvah will be acknowledged with the heartfelt appreciation of the Brotherhood\, not to mention a bagel and lox feast.  Use the following links to donate blood or to volunteer on the day of the blood drive. Questions? Contact Brotherhood. \nTo donate blood: t-b-s.me/giveblood\nTo volunteer: t-b-s.me/bloodvolunteer
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251211T230000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20251001T161808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191644Z
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Annual Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, a part of TBS transforms into a little bit of Vegas (or maybe Everett). And as we all know\, what happens at TBS stays at TBS. So\, join your TBS brothers for a festive dinner from Michael’s Deli and the gritty competition of elimination poker.\nYour $75 entry fee covers dinner and a generous prize pool. Please register by December 8th to reserve your seat at the table. You do not want to miss out on this fun event. Questions? Contact Brotherhood.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-annual-texas-hold-em-tournament/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251123T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250917T165959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T212519Z
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SUMMARY:Leroy Davis Sports Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The TBS community is invited to join Brotherhood and Sisterhood for our 50th Annual Leroy Davis Sports Breakfast. Hear from Trenni Casey\, from NBC Sports\, about how women in sports broadcasting are breaking the glass ceiling in the industry. Enjoy a traditional Brotherhood bagel and lox breakfast. A 50-50 prize drawing will also take place. All proceeds from the breakfast will benefit The Nature Conservancy of Massachusetts in honor of Trenni Casey. While we appreciate advance sign-ups\, walk-ins are welcome on the morning of the event. \nCost – $18.00 per person; $36.00 per family cap. \nQuestions? Contact Brotherhood.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/leroy-davis-sports-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250903T175146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T151138Z
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood and Brotherhood Monthly Canasta
DESCRIPTION:Come play Canasta with TBS Sisterhood and Brotherhood on the third Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Canasta is a game played with four people\, so we need groups of four to be able to make a table. Please sign up for either advanced beginner or experienced player in order. DO NOT skip to the second table at your level if the first table is not filled. If the second table does not fill up but you want to play\, try to find others to join your table\, otherwise assume your game is not happening. If you sign up but can no longer play\, please find someone to replace you. Canasta is free for TBS members. Non members are welcome to join Sisterhood or Brotherhood to play. Join Sisterhood here: t-b-s.me/sisterhood. To join Brotherhood\, please reach out to Chuck Wilson at brotherhood@tbsneedham.org.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/sisterhood-and-brotherhood-monthly-canasta-7/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250817T152454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T131944Z
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Brotherhood Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Plan now to join us for the 20th Annual Brotherhood Retreat on Cape Cod – one of the highlights of the Brotherhood events calendar. Those who have gone to the Retreat in the past know this is a fun-filled weekend for men that offers discussion sessions led by Rabbi Todd\, and Cantor DJ as well as walks on the beach\, swimming in an indoor pool\, drinks\, dinner at the nearby Yarmouth House restaurant\, music\, and card games. All this\, and some time to yourself\, make this a memorable and meaningful weekend. If you haven’t been to one before\, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. You’ll be home by 1:00 PM on Sunday. \nPlace: Ambassador Inn and Suites in South Yarmouth Cape Cod \nDates: Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\, 8:00 AM until Sunday\, October 26\, 2025\, 12:00 Noon \nAdvance registration is required.  The $150 fee includes hotel and tax\, Saturday breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner\, and Sunday breakfast\, as well as snacks. Registration deadline: October 17. Contact: Ed Schreider and Chuck Wilson at brotherhood@tbsneedham.org. \nYarmouth House Dinner Menu: \nCheese & Fruit platter \nCaesar Salad \nEntree (selections included on registration) \nWarm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream \nCoffee\, tea\, & non-alcoholic beverages included; cash bar available.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250903T175241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T221027Z
UID:10005869-1760641200-1760648400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Sisterhood and Brotherhood Monthly Canasta
DESCRIPTION:Come play Canasta with TBS Sisterhood and Brotherhood on the third Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Canasta is a game played with four people\, so we need groups of four to be able to make a table. Please sign up for either advanced beginner or experienced player in order. DO NOT skip to the second table at your level if the first table is not filled. If the second table does not fill up but you want to play\, try to find others to join your table\, otherwise assume your game is not happening. If you sign up but can no longer play\, please find someone to replace you. Canasta is free for TBS members. Non members are welcome to join Sisterhood or Brotherhood to play. Join Sisterhood here: t-b-s.me/sisterhood. To join Brotherhood\, please reach out to Chuck Wilson at brotherhood@tbsneedham.org.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/sisterhood-and-brotherhood-monthly-canasta-8/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250903T175330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T221015Z
UID:10005868-1758222000-1758229200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Sisterhood and Brotherhood Monthly Canasta
DESCRIPTION:Come play Canasta with TBS Sisterhood and Brotherhood on the third Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Canasta is a game played with four people\, so we need groups of four to be able to make a table. Please sign up for either advanced beginner or experienced player in order. DO NOT skip to the second table at your level if the first table is not filled. If the second table does not fill up but you want to play\, try to find others to join your table\, otherwise assume your game is not happening. If you sign up but can no longer play\, please find someone to replace you. Canasta is free for TBS members. Non members are welcome to join Sisterhood or Brotherhood to play. Join Sisterhood here: t-b-s.me/sisterhood. To join Brotherhood\, please reach out to Chuck Wilson at brotherhood@tbsneedham.org.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/sisterhood-and-brotherhood-monthly-canasta-9/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250914T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250714T181850Z
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Fall Schmoozefest
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Brotherhood tradition to gather at Mandarin Cuisine Restaurant a few times a year to . . .well . . .. schmooze and eat! Preregistration is required. Your $25 covers pre-meal appetizers and a sit-down dinner. We hope to see you there!\nContact: Brotherhood \n 
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-fall-schmoozefest/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250106T194035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T211018Z
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood BBQ
DESCRIPTION:See old friends punim to punim (face to face)\, make new friends\, and enjoy a traditional backyard BBQ with all the fixin’s. Beer and soft drinks will be served\, all to the accompaniment of musical entertainment by Theophonic Haze\, aka The Official Purim Band. Bring your guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, or zither if you want to sit in with the band! \nBring a chair and pray for sun. In case of rain we will move indoors at TBS. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/brotherhoodbbq \nContact: Brotherhood at brotherhood@tbsneedham.org
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-bbq/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250106T193732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T235526Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our minhag (tradition)\, TBS Brotherhood\, in partnership with the Needham High School Red Cross Club\, is pleased to invite volunteer helpers and blood donors to participate in our annual May blood drive. We will once again be serving the traditional bagels and lox feast\, as well as sweet treats and individually wrapped snacks\, along with lots of love and heartfelt appreciation. \nTo donate blood: t-b-s.me/giveblood \nTo volunteer: t-b-s.me/bloodvolunteer \nContact: donateblood@tbsneedham.org or brotherhood@tbsneedham.org
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/blood-drive/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250406T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250228T161843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150547Z
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SUMMARY:Leroy Davis Sports Breakfast with ESPN's Mike Reiss
DESCRIPTION:Join our TBS community with Brotherhood for our Annual Leroy Davis Sports Breakfast on April 6th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Mike Reiss\, the leading voice on New England Patriots football from ESPN\, will join us. TBS Brotherhood will serve their traditional bagels and lox breakfast. A 50-50 raffle will also take place. All proceeds from the breakfast will benefit The Boston Children’s Hospital Heart Center in honor of Mike Reiss. While we appreciate advance sign-ups\, walk-ins are welcome on the morning of the event. \n$18 per person; $36 family cap \nRegister: t-b-s.me/leroydavis
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/leroy-davis-sports-breakfast/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250330T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250103T171804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150547Z
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Spring Schmooze
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Brotherhood tradition to gather at Mandarin a few times a year to . . .well . . .. schmooze and eat! Preregistration is required. Your $25 covers pre-meal appetizers and a sit-down dinner. We hope to see you there! \nRegister: t-b-s.me/schmooze
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-spring-schmooze/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20250106T191803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10004901-1741512600-1741519800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Marc Comras Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join Brotherhood for a nosh with our clergy followed by a lively question and answer session we like to call “Stump the Rabbis.” Before the Q&A we will present our annual Marc Comras Community Service Award. This year’s recipient is … Florence Schumacher!  Florence served as chair of the Archives committee for many years\, wrote the history section of our TBS website\, and has contributed many articles to the Scroll about the history of the Temple. We are delighted to honor Florence while feasting on bagels and lox. \nSuggested Donation of $18 going to the Refugee Resettlement Fund \nRegister: t-b-s.me/comras
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/marc-comras-breakfast/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250126T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T122933
CREATED:20241226T203151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
UID:10001763-1737914400-1737921600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Brotherhood Winter Schmooze
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Brotherhood tradition to gather at Mandarin a few times a year to . . .well . . .. schmooze. Preregistration is required. Your $25 covers pre-meal appetizers and a sit-down dinner. Register here by January 23. Contact Brotherhood with any questions.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-winter-schmooze/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events
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